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Bolsover South

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About

Bolsover South ward covers the southern neighbourhoods of the town, characterised by residential streets and local amenities. The area includes the main shopping precinct along Castle Lane and the community facilities at the Bolsover District Council offices. Housing is primarily a mix of post-war terraces and semi-detached homes, with some modern developments integrated into the existing street layout. The local landscape is shaped by its position on a hill, offering views across the surrounding Derbyshire countryside.

A central feature is the prominent Bolsover Castle, a 17th-century mansion built on the site of a medieval fortress, which overlooks the ward from its western edge. The area is served by Bolsover School and has several parks, including the open spaces at Sherwood Lodge. Economic activity is focused around local retail and service businesses catering to the resident population, with historical mining influences still evident in the community's structure.

Area overview

On average Bolsover South has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 14.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bolsover South is £41,093 per year. There are 1 schools in Bolsover South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Bolsover South is home to around 4,442 people, with a population density of about 972.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bolsover South Population
4,442
Population density
972.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.43(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.74(+35%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.16(+63%)
Other theft
11.03(+94%)
Vehicle crime
9.23(+124%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,271
96.19%
Other White
81
1.82%
Indian
14
0.32%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
11
0.25%
Irish
10
0.23%
Total population: 4,440

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
835
22.34%
No qualifications
833
22.28%
Level 3 (A level)
712
19.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
569
15.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
426
11.4%
Total 16+ residents: 3,738

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
864
41.76%
Owns with a mortgage
552
26.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
324
15.66%
Social rents from council
214
10.34%
Other social rented
73
3.53%
Total households: 2,069

Property prices in Bolsover South

Median price£177,000
Price per sq ft£205
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£130K – £250K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £205 per square foot) in Bolsover South area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bolsover South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£270,000£246
Semi-Detached14£174,000£255
Terraced18£111,000£121

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bolsover South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bolsover South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£159,975£113,000£68,500
2017£165,000£122,500£67,500
2018£166,500£142,500£80,000
2019£171,000£128,500£75,250
2020£187,000£125,000£92,000
2021£225,000£147,500£95,000
2022£215,000£165,000£118,725
2023£230,000£180,000£101,500
2024£230,000£176,750£113,500
2025£270,000£160,000£105,000
2026£295,000£178,000£112,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bolsover South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bolsover South.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£157£81
2017£177£141£80
2018£197£168£93
2019£199£163£87
2020£195£174£102
2021£210£192£110
2022£238£212£133
2023£259£226£126
2024£213£185£120
2025£227£254£121
2026£268£240£121
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bolsover South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Bolsover South in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Bolsover South

Is Bolsover South safe?

Bolsover South records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Bolsover South?

The median sale price in Bolsover South is £177,000 (about £205 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Bolsover South?

Bolsover South has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Bolsover South?

Bolsover South scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Bolsover South sits around rank 12,116 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Bolsover South?

The average household income in Bolsover South is around £41,093 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Bolsover South?

Bolsover South is represented by 2 elected councillors: Carol Anne Wood (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Cathy Jeffery (Labour and Co-operative Party).

All postcodes in Bolsover South

S446NZ

Peveril Place

S446JT

Charlesworth Street

S446QD

New Bolsover

S446JJ

Sutton Hall Road

S446LZ

Middle Street

S446LY

Langwith Road

S446GF

Sherwood Street

S446JN

Scarsdale Street

S446TY

Highfield Road

S446UD

Bainbridge Road

S446JX

Pearson Gardens

S446UB

Vale Close

S446UH

Meadow Close

S446JF

Main Street

S446FQ

Sherwood Street

S446PT

Rutland Avenue

S446TN

Conduit Road

S446UU

Carr Lane

S446BN

Chesterfield Road

S446LR

Selwyn Street

S446ST

Rotherham Road

S446QA

New Bolsover

S446HZ

Stockley View

S446RL

Eskdale Close

S446HY

Crich View

S446UG

Valley Road

S446UA

Bainbridge Road

S446LE

Mansfield Road

S446JE

North View Street

S446JB

New Station Road

S446JQ

Charlesworth Street

S446SP

Cromwell Road

S446TZ

Searson Avenue

S446SN

Eastern Avenue

S446NB

Pleasant Avenue

S446LF

Hudson Mount

S446JW

Scarsdale Street

S446PY

New Station Road

S446LT

Selwyn Street

S446LN

Castle Green

S446LJ

West View

S446NA

Wells Street

S446JP

Sherwood Street

S446LU

Langwith Road

S446LS

Selwyn Street

S446RJ

Ambleside Drive

S446TU

Lords Close

S446QE

Villas Road

S446FE

Castle Court

S446JR

Sherwood Street

S446JU

Orchard View

S446LX

Langwith Road

S446FN

Park View Close

S446PX

Carr Vale Road

S446SS

Owlcotes View

S446QB

New Bolsover

S446TW

Avondale Road

S446LQ

Sutton View

S446TS

Brookfield Road

S446JD

Bainbridge Road

S446PZ

New Bolsover

S446PS

Castle Lane

S446FF

Croft House Way

S446LH

Mansfield Road

S446PU

New Station Road

S446LD

Carr Lane

S446RH

Keswick Close

S446UE

Dumbles Road

S446TX

Ridgedale Road

S446JA

North View Street

S446LP

Cross Street

S446TR

Fairfield Road

S446UF

Greenaway Drive

S446LG

Victoria Street

S446JG

Spencer Street

S446JH

Charlesworth Street

S446JL

Sutton Hall Road

S446LL

Pleasant Avenue

S446TP

Spittal Green

S446LW

Nesbit Street

S446GA

Riverside Way

S446TT

Rose Hill Court

S446LB

Langwith Road

S446SR

Polyfields Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.